Over the last few days, I have learned some valuable lessons. First and foremost, I was reminded this week that I am extraordinarily blessed to have a diverse cadre of superior friends and family members. I also learned a valuable lesson about ladders, not to mention a very painful experience that drove home the importance … Continue reading Balance and perception a.k.a. ‘Shit happens’
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Once in a lifetime
Of course it happened in Biddeford. Okay, so maybe it could have happened in Sanford, Lewiston or Rumford but really - - what’s the difference? I’m speaking, of course, about the so-called sting video that was meant to prove rampant abuse of welfare benefits in Maine. The undercover, amateur video was shot in the Biddeford … Continue reading Once in a lifetime
Pocketful of Kryptonite
Although it was 30 years ago this week, I still remember the day like it was yesterday. I came home from high school and flipped on the television. The news was on, and that was strange because this was long before the days of CNN, MSNBC or Fox News. Back then, there was no such … Continue reading Pocketful of Kryptonite
Testimony in support of LD 364
A copy of the testimony I presented to the Maine Legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Insurance and Financial Services on March 2, 2011 Re: LD 364, Resolve, Directing Updated Review and Evaluation of Maine's Mental Health Parity Law Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen of the committee. Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you … Continue reading Testimony in support of LD 364
The Trouble with Cinderella
I didn’t find out about Artie Shaw’s death until four days after it happened. Artie died on Dec. 31, and I learned the news when last week’s issue of Newsweek arrived at my house. Given all that is happening in the world, the death of a long ago band leader may seem insignificant and somewhat … Continue reading The Trouble with Cinderella
MERC: Broader implications for Maine’s solid waste problems
In many ways, Old Town is a lot like Biddeford. Both cities are supported by a manufacturing base and perched along a river bank. Biddeford has the University of New England, and Old Town is just a short drive away from the University of Maine’s Orono campus. But while Biddeford considers the possibility of getting … Continue reading MERC: Broader implications for Maine’s solid waste problems
NOTES TO CARL | LESSONS IN MEDIOCRITY 